AINonline
• Matt Thurber
Textron Aviation is realigning its mobile service network, bringing 1Call, Go Teams and mobile service units together under Seth Parsons. The move consolidates teams and resources supporting the company’s mobile service operations; the announcement does not provide further details on organizational changes or their expected impact.
MRO
Latest source-backed stories
Duncan Aviation will pre-stock 40 Gogo Galileo HDX low-Earth-orbit satcom systems under a deal the companies announced Oct. 13. Gogo called it its largest single MRO order this year; the inventory is intended to help Duncan meet customer requirements for business-jet connectivity upgrades.
Textron Aviation is realigning its mobile service network, bringing 1Call, Go Teams and mobile service units together under Seth Parsons. The move consolidates teams and resources supporting the company’s mobile service operations; the announcement does not provide further details on organizational changes or their expected impact.
KLM is adjusting its upcoming winter flight schedule and will make precautionary cancellations as maintenance bottlenecks delay work on its aircraft. The reports provide no details on the number of flights affected or the duration of the disruption, but the changes link maintenance capacity directly to planned airline operations.
NBAA-BACE will feature roughly two dozen sessions focused on aircraft maintenance, reflecting the sector’s evolving operating environment. The show will also include an emerging technology pavilion with start-ups Beyond Aero, DTA Aircraft and Regent Craft among its exhibitors.
The turbofan component maker is expanding to serve two fast-growing markets: aerospace and AI data centers. Its push to challenge engine manufacturers’ hold on the aftermarket could broaden competition in parts and services, while the company’s reach into data-center demand adds another growth driver.
The Sydney facility expands Bombardier’s worldwide line maintenance network to 11 stations and gives Australia a second location. The announcement adds a new point of local maintenance support for Bombardier aircraft operators in the region.
GPMS has signed Wisk Air to provide its Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system for Bell 412 and 407 GXi helicopters. The MEMS-based system is intended to deliver actionable aircraft data to support proactive maintenance.
AAR workforce development vice president Ryan Goertzen and WSU Tech president Sheree Utash discuss approaches to narrowing the U.S. aviation maintenance technician shortfall. Related coverage examines how airlines and MROs can manage seasonal staffing pressure through recruitment and workforce planning.
Create a free account to see more recent MRO stories and keep bookmarks in one place.
